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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.73, 1,022.59 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.73, 1,022.59 and 270.65 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.73 : 1,022.59 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.73/1,022.59 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.73x = 1,022.59 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.73x = 276,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,765.86/681.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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